- Version spoofing for both 4.46 & 4.53 cobra systems !
- New cobra stealth extensions for 4.53 cobra (includes update to version spoofer opcodes);
- In 4.53: remove and re-install NEW cobra stealth extensions to use version spoofer;
- Integrity check updated to solve false positives with some ps3 models and extended to the "files" sub-folders level;
- Certs installation will process ONLY .cer files (when available);
- Small GUI adjustments and code optimizations;
- CFW disabling should be compatible with future 4.55 CFW's (non-cobra) and above.

= IMPORTANT NOTICES:
. KW will start at a new job on monday and will have to retire from the scene for a while
. PSNPATCH 2.25 should serve for a long time without changes (we all hope for that ).

- Improved graphical GUI. From "Change Current GUI" you can select:

1) GUI0 - Iris Manager Classic (no covers). Remember to change the color to choose with or without flashing cursor.
2) GUI1 - Slide with animation (new).
3) GUI2 - Iris Manager Classic with covers.
4) GUI3 - Slide without animation (original).

- New tools v1.7 PS3ISO corrected an error in booking space.

* Updated "webMAN 1.29" (2014-02-08)

- Added some changes from official Iris Manager 2.86

* Upgrade libav to v9.11 (Mostly security fixes)
* libav: Recognize mime-type application/ogg
* Decode {} tags in SRT files
* lastfm: Don't try to query for artists without mbid
* Add support for TMPlayer subtitle format
* icecast: various fixes
* Fix broken "Mark all as seen"
* Stop playqueue when Showtime shutdowns.
* settings: Don't crash on NULL optlist for multiopt setting
* Update RU, zn_CN language translations

Firmware Features

Built on the basis OFW 4:55
Disabled the coreOs and control ECDSA
LV1: patched to remove the protection LV2
LV1: Peek & Poke
LV2: Peek & Poke
LV1: patched coreOs Hash Check (prevents the brick consoles downgradate not dehashed)
Compatibility PS2 Games
Compatibility PSP Games Remastered
Compatibility Games PSP Minis
Keys / Key 4:55 (4:55 start games with keys EBOOT / sprx)
PSN / SEN Allowed for return online
RSOD Screen Bypass for consoles suffering from RSOD
PS3 BT Remote Patch
PS3 BluRay DISC patch
Compatibility with the latest version of the REACTPSN
App_home/PS3_GAME
Install Package Files
Ability to Downgrade from OFW 3:55 with qa activated.
Can be installed by Rogero CFW 4.xx (You may want to RECOVERY)
Can be installed by Rebug CFW 4.xx (You may want to RECOVERY)
Can be installed CFW Habib 4.xx (You may want to RECOVERY)
Upgradeable from 4:50 FERROX 1.0 (XMB)
Support InGame XMB ScreenShot Feature
Supports Remote Play Feature
Stability as nell'OFW 4:55
Ability to downgrade from any custom firmware with qa activated.

Console Models TESTED:

CECHL04 [Working!]

MANDATORY:
It is recommended that, after a successful installation of custom firmware, run:

Settings> [System Settings]> [Restore Default Settings]. (From the XMB)
Restore File System (Recovery)
Rebuild Database (Recovery)

So, you will have a clean install and you will not have problems.
(Thanks to franci97 & SonyForever)

DOWNGRADE:

If you want to possibly downgrade from any version of CFW FERROX 4.x to an OFW CFW 3.xx or 4.xx, you have the foresight to have installed the first qaflag and set the DEBUG SYSTEM UPDATE "ON".

(For all those who incur 8002F157 error, it means you have not activated the MODE 'ON DEBUG ON qaflag through and then have to do the deashing on the console)

To correct this error: Install CFW 4:21 Rebug or CFW that allows you to activate the qa flag and the modalities' debug. Upgrade to OFW 3:55 for two times in a row. (That's right, to install RECOVERY twice the OFW 3.55. Proceed with the installation of any other CFW's)

I remind you that the starting point of this custom firmware is 3:55 Original Firmware or any custom firwmare ..

Special Thanks TO:
Aracne01, AnGelOfGod86. BELMONDO84, DRAKO83, DkkeinWar, Master_Game, GitGarden, Gonzales723, Helmhot, LUCA Light-Yagami, poiuytrewq1881, REIZA72 - regular beta tester!, IruZaf176, snake_eater, Tiuz, Xerobyl, franci97, Xray437

If in the event you go to a meeting SoftBricked, you are required to write in this thread, so that I can correct the error. Thank you all.

General:
Added "Encoded Audio Passthrough" option for DTS and AC-3 audio
Added support for 3D MKV files (mk3d)
Made font cache creation over 50% faster on Windows
Font cache creation is done in the background
Expanded filename prettifying
Clicking "Check for updates" tells you when there are no updates
Image thumbnails are generated faster
Fixed FLAC support on some players
Removed broken entry from WEB.conf
Minor English language improvements

Renderers:
Improved support for the Vizio renderer

External Components:
Updated Commons Codec to 1.9
Updated Commons Configuration to 1.10
Updated FFmpeg to builds from 2014-01-05+, which:
Adds support for reading and setting stereoscopic (3D) metadata for MPEG-2, H.264 and H.265 streams
Improves AV sync, especially when outputting MPEG-TS
Improves support for the following audio codecs: AC-3, DTS
Improves support for the following video codecs: VP9, H.264, H.265
Improves AviSynth support
Improves Matroska support

Updated InterFrame to 2.5.1, which:
Improves quality
Improves GPU support
Fixes bugs

Updated JGoodies Forms to 1.7.2
Updated JGoodies Looks to 2.5.3
Updated JNA to 4.0.0, which:
Fixes bugs

Updated MPlayer/MEncoder for Windows to SB55, which:
Adds Google VP9 support
Improves support for some DVDs
Speed improvements
Fixes memory leaks
Fixes a fontconfig bug
Improves support for the following containers: AVI, Matroska, MPEG-TS
Improves support for the following video codecs: H.264, H.265, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, VC-1, VP8
Improves support for the following audio codecs: AAC, AC-3
Improves detection of 60FPS

Updated MediaInfo for Windows to 0.7.67, which:
Fixes bugs

Updated Netty to 3.9.0, which:
Improves speed
Fixes bugs

Updated Thumbnailator to 0.4.7

Upgrade Notes:

For all versions below 3.2.0:
If you have enabled FFmpeg's fontconfig or hid the New Media folder, you will need to re-apply those settings.

For all versions below 3.0.0-b1:
It is recommended to delete your UMS.conf file prior to installing this version. Windows users can choose the "clean install" option while installing instead.